- present participle of overhang.
overhanging
Example Sentences
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“But once that technical overhanging is gone, I believe it’s going to trade at a premium, or at least at NAV.”
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
"Unfortunately, due to where she was, we were unable to airlift her out due to the length and the wind conditions and the overhanging trees, so winching out wasn't an option."
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Zumthor’s building design, which includes overhanging canopies, intentionally creates shade with outdoor events in mind, the executive explained.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
But the canal authorities don’t allow overhanging cargo that could hit infrastructure such as light poles at the waterway’s locks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
They typically have vertical or even overhanging passages that demand considerable expertise with ice ax and crampons.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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